Republicans in Congress are pushing to make DTC cash drug purchases more attractive by requiring insurers to count that spending toward deductibles and out-of-pocket limits, Axios reports

This proposed change in Congress to count DTC cash drug purchases towards deductibles and out-of-pocket limits could significantly alter the financial landscape for insured patients, making medications more accessible.

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The change would address a key drawback for insured patients, whose cash payments currently do not help them reach the point where insurance covers more of their healthcare costs, Axios says

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By addressing the current drawbacks, this policy may enhance patient spending power and could impact insurance group profitability and stock performance in the sector.

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